Master Data Specialist
Montblanc is hiring a Master Data Specialist in Scandicci, Italy — responsible for product master data governance, ERP/PIM management and cross‑functional data quality.
Overview
Montblanc is a globally recognised luxury maison known for its exceptional writing instruments, leather goods, watches and accessories. As part of the Richemont group, Montblanc blends traditional craftsmanship with international retail and wholesale operations, offering a structured, brand-driven environment that supports cross‑functional collaboration between product, supply chain, IT and commerce teams.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain accurate product master data across ERP and PIM systems, ensuring completeness, consistency and timely updates for new product introductions and assortments.
- Define and enforce data governance rules, validation checks and naming conventions to improve data quality and reduce SKU errors across channels.
- Coordinate with merchandising, sourcing, operations and IT to align item creation, classification, costing and lifecycle changes with business requirements.
- Support system integrations and data feeds (ERP ↔ PIM ↔ eCommerce/Wholesale), participating in testing, troubleshooting and migration activities.
- Produce regular data quality reports and KPIs; drive corrective actions and process improvements to reduce exceptions and rework.
- Train and advise regional teams and business users on master data best practices and usage of master data tools.
Qualifications
- Proven technical and process knowledge of master data management and data governance in a retail, luxury goods or consumer products environment.
- Strong analytical aptitude with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to data quality.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise effectively with merchandising, supply chain, IT and external partners.
- Demonstrated ability to document processes, create validation rules and implement corrective actions across distributed teams.
- Fluent business-level written and verbal communication skills appropriate for cross-functional stakeholder management.
Skills
Experience
Approximately 3+ years of hands-on experience in master data or product data roles, preferably within fashion, luxury goods, retail or consumer packaged goods; experience with ERP and PIM implementations is highly desirable.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Data Management or a related discipline; relevant professional training or certifications in MDM/PIM are an advantage.
Culture
Montblanc combines heritage craftsmanship with contemporary design and global commercial operations. The workplace culture emphasises quality, attention to detail and cross-disciplinary collaboration between product, retail and technical teams within the broader Richemont network.